With each passing day, the uneasiness surrounding Mike Shildt's departure from the San Diego Padres grows increasingly. To start off the week, Shildt shocked the baseball world by announcing his 'retirement' from his role as the Friars' manager. Then early on Tuesday, Padres President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller shared with the media that Shildt was receiving death threats during the 2025 season.
Then, late Tuesday night, New York Post's Jon Heyman reported another chilling detail to Shildt's exit. Heyman wrote that sources suggested that a fight nearly broke out during the season among coaches after an insult from Shildt had upset them, leading to a breaking point within the coach's circle.